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Fennel Grapefruit Salad with Beets
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Fennel Citrus Salad with Beets

Fennel Grapefruit Salad with Beets. The vinaigrette and pancetta puts this salad over the top delicious.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Continental
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 507kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 3 oz. pancetta cut into small dice (Italian bacon)
  • 4 oz. smoked mozzarella diced
  • 10 basil leaves chiffonade
  • 2 beets about 1lb.
  • 3 sprigs of tarragon leaves
  • 1 grapefruit cut into supremes
  • 4 oz. mini loaf Amy's Bread pancetta & black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice original recipe used lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar original recipe used white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup grapefruit juice juice from 2 grapefruits
  • 2 tablespoons herb infused olive oil original recipe used canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk lime juice, vinegar, grapefruit juice, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
  • Place beets in an oven safe dish tossed with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the tarragon. Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 2 hours, until tender. Let cool and peel the beets. Slice the beets.
  • Thinly slice the fennel.
  • Fry the pancetta until golden brown and crispy. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • To make the croutons, chop the mini loaf. Toss with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Place in oven and toast for 15 minutes, until crispy.
  • Toss the fennel, basil, grapefruit, pancetta and mozzarella with the vinaigrette. Leave for at least 10 minutes to let the foods absorb the flavors of the vinaigrette.
  • To plate, place sliced beets on the bottom.
  • Add tossed fennel, etc. on top. Garnish with the croutons.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1136IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg
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